An unexpected surprise
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Date of visit: September 2025
I am a disabled person. I have experience of challenges around: a hidden impairment, accessing toilets and moving around.
I use or have experience of: changing places toilet, disabled toilet, hidden impairment, powerchair, toilet with hoist, toilets, walking aid, wheelchair
Overall Rating
Good
I was on my way to Perth Bus Station, when I found an unusual ruin in the heart of the city. I wasn't quite sure what I was looking at, so I had a quick look on Google, where I learned this was the remnants of St Paul's Church. The church was built in 1807 by John Paterson, one of the first churches in the city after the Reformation. It closed in 1986 but was restored and reopened in 2021 as an outdoor performance space. At this location you'll find benchest to rest on, and a few considerate accessibility features. On my visit there was an installation with historical photos of Perth.
Disabled Access In and Around
Good
There are four entrances to this location. Two have a slight incline, while the other two have a few steps with rails and tactile paving at the top and bottom. At points throughout the structure there are metal benches. The pavements on approach are in good condition, though there are some cobbles on the road. The nearby crossings have lowered kerbs and tactile paving. A few of the photos installed include a QR code linking to the Perth & Kinross Culture website. The online archive section of the site has several features for people using screen readers or those who require large print.
Accessible facilities: Single-level venue, Step-free entrance, Seating at regular intervals
Parking & Transport
Average
I travelled to this place by walk or wheel
Located near South Methven Street, a main bus route, there is no shortage of buses, with the 15, 15A, 57, 57A, 58, 58A and 70 services operating throughout the day. The closest bus stop is 480 metres away, and the nearest train station is just over 600 metres away. There are some parking spaces along South Methven Street, but I did not spot an accessible parking space.
Accessible Toilets
There are no toilets at this venue.
Staff
This venue is not staffed.
